by Adeel Cheema
The speed limit on View High Drive has been changed to 45 MPH from the previous 40 MPH.
According to Dennis Gagnon, public information officer for the city of Kansas City, several people wrote to the city protesting the posted speed limit of 40 MPH. [...]
May 27, 2009
by Adeel Cheema
Since October 15, 2008 MCCKC-Longview campus has been offering free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at the Southland Center, which is located at the north end of the Longview Rec Center.
According to program specialist Terri Kelly, classes are held on Mondays and Wednesday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. [...]
April 16, 2009
by Adeel Cheema
With the current economic crisis hitting hard, people are actively looking for bargains. What better place to find a bargain than a garage sale?
“I love garage sales,” said Erma Adkins, a frequent garage sale shopper. “I love the fact that you can find so many bargains, and It’s just gently used.” [...]
April 8, 2009
by Adeel Cheema
On Feb. 5, 2009 Pres. Barack Obama signed into law a bill that will increase federal tax on cigarettes from 39 cents a pack to $1.01 a pack. The law took effect April 1.
“I think the government is making the smokers scapegoats for their own incompetence,” said Wayne Davis who was coming out of a smoke shop in Kansas City. “I’ve been smoking for 35 years this is the biggest tax hike I can remember” he added. [...]
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May 29, 2009
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